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Melton announces city council candidacy

OMAHA, Neb. -

Aimee Melton announced Friday she will be a candidate for Omaha City Council in District 7 in northwest Omaha.

In a release, Melton said she wants to see more transparency in city government and wants to get spending under control. She also wants to help businesses create good jobs and reduce crime in the city.

Melton said the city government has to learn to live within its means and cut spending to meet budgets and not raise taxes.

"It's time our city government tightens its belt and really tries to make city government more efficient,” she said.

Melton also said the city must come together to stop crime.

"When crime statistics are as high as Omaha's, it is tragic for the individuals and families involved. But it also effects the outside perceptions of our community and is a concern for bringing new businesses and potential jobs to Omaha,” she said.

Melton is a former deputy Douglas County attorney who worked in the domestic violence unit.

She is currently an attorney specializing in family law and defense work and is managing partner of the law firm Reagan, Melton & Delaney, LLP.

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